Weekend
Hysterical Journey
From Molly Bell, the writer of Real Housewives: The Musical, comes Molly Bell’s Hysterical—a funny, heartfelt solo musical about the absurd reality of living with an immune disorder. Together with director Timothy Near of Sebastopol, they invite audiences into a show that is being rediscovered in the moment. Performances 7pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at The 222, tickets $35-$65, free for under 18.
Thursday, April 16
Raven Reveal
Join Raven Players’ Artistic Director Steven David Martin in an evening starting with drinks, snacks and socializing; then the “big reveal” as the Raven Players’ new season of six exciting plays is announced. The program will feature remarks from each play’s director, a song from the upcoming production of Hairspray and a sneak peek selection from one of next season’s musicals. Discounts on season tickets are available only at this show, which is free, starting at 5:30pm on Friday, at the Raven, 115 North St.
Little Saint Stage
Experience live music free every Thursday night upstairs at Little Saint. No reservation, no tickets, all are welcome; seats are first-come, first-serve. This week hear Cactus Lee, fronted by Austin songwriter Kevin Dehan, a tribute to traditional Texas country music, blended with the defiant edge of outlaw and outsider artists. Joe Kaplow opens. Doors at 6pm, music at 7pm, no cover. Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
Friday, April 17
‘Almost Famous’
Special four-screen indulgence in the world of Cameron Crowe, director and writer of the 2000 hit about a young writer and a traveling rock band. Crowe and fellow Rolling Stone writer Ben Fong Torres will be on hand for a couple of high-ticket events at True West Film Center starting at 4pm, building up to a 7pm screening of Almost Famous in all four True West theaters.. Meanwhile Crowe will also make an appearance at the Raven Theater to introduce the movie; then the film and a post-film Q&A will be simulcast from True West. Complicated? Try this shortcut: tinyurl.com/5ajd9ydc.
Play Opening
The Cloverdale Performing Arts Center will stage Leading Ladies by Ken Ludwig for the next two weekends, Fridays through Sundays. Two down-on-their-luck English Shakespearean actors seek to inherit a fortune in this comedy described as a cross between Some Like It Hot and Twelfth Night. Tickets $25, seniors and students $20. 209 North Cloverdale Blvd., cloverdaleperformingarts.com.
Saturday, April 18
Market Day
Celebrate the second Saturday market of the year in the new Foley Family Community Pavilion, from 8:30am to noon. Buy fresh, buy local; live music from Bob Culbertson.
Hardware Reveal
Garrett Hardware’s Windsor store had a recent remodel to keep pace with the flagship shop in Healdsburg. Come by to check it out and enjoy product demos, giveaways, prizes and food samples from 10am to 3pm at 10540 Old Redwood Highway, Windsor.
Geyserville Stampede
While Healdsburg is hoping to become Bourdeaux, Geyserville is looking more at Calgary for its model. Roping demonstrations, stagecoaches through downtown, custom hat and boot branding, and live country music all day, added to food, wine and whiskey tasting from four local restaurants and six wineries. From 2-5pm on Saturday, April 18; $150 tickets include progressive food and tastings. Details at visitgeyserville.com/event-details/geyserville-stampede.
Poetry Man
In celebration of National Poetry Month, join poet, educator and organizer Gabriel Cortez for another invigorating workshop at Art Farm at West Dry Creek. Organized by C3 to support Arts, Culture and Creativity Month. Register at artfarmwdc.org/events-2026-04-18.
Jazz Standards
An intriguing musical mix, from sparkling jazz standards and bebop to lyrical ballads and Latin, from the Laura Klein Trio. At Healdsburg Hotel, 25 Matheson St., from 6-9pm. No cover, full bar, DCK food menu available. drycreekkitchen.com/spirit-bar/music
Birthday Party
Little Saint steps up for Earth Day with a wine pour and DJ dance from 8pm to late, to celebrate Little Saint’s fourth birthday. $10 cover, or free for dinner guests at Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com/happenings/4thb-earthday.
Sunday, April 19
Earth Day
Biggest local Earth Day celebration is in Windsor this year, with their certified farmers’ market, traditional Indigenous dancing, new Town Green murals and a Reuse and Repair Fair in the Huerta Gymnasium. April 19 from 10am to 1pm.
Monday, April 20
Candidates Forum
Hear and question the three candidates for the 4th District Sonoma County Supervisor seat now held by James Gore. Melanie Bagby and Todd Lands of Cloverdale, and Santa Rosa’s Tom Schwedhelm, will be on the ballot. Childcare, Spanish interpretation and light refreshments will be provided. Co-sponsored by Corazon Healdsburg, La Familia Sana and Los Cien Sonoma County. 5:30pm, at the Abel de Luna Community Center, 1557 Healdsburg Ave.
City Council
Expect a big agenda and long night for the council and the public. Meetings take place at 401 Grove St. in Council Chambers starting at 6pm, and are streamed live at facebook.com/cityofhealdsburg.
Wednesday, April 22
Local Economy
Sonoma State economist Robert Eyler hosts local city and business leaders to talk about how local governments can follow and react to economic trends in this “Spotlight on the Local Economy” on Wednesday, 9-10:30am. This free event from the City of Healdsburg will be held at the Lodge at Healdsburg, 1261 Grove St.
Citizens Commissions
Healdsburg’s Senior Citizens Advisory Commission is scheduled to meet this Wednesday at 4pm, followed by the 6pm meeting of the Arts & Culture Commission. For confirmation and topics, check the city’s agenda page at healdsburg.gov/1181/Agendas-and-Minutes.
‘Mangia for a Mission‘
Healdsburg Food Pantry fundraiser honoring Sue and Lou Preston, in gratitude for their 30 years of service. From 5-7pm at Catelli’s Restaurant, 21047 Geyserville Ave.
Thursday, April 23
Dead Poets Society
Celebrate this month’s WORD/ART programming in Healdsburg with Dead Poets Society, the Oscar-winning film starring Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and Robert Sean Leonard. Two screenings, at 2pm and 7:30pm, at True West Film Center, 371 Healdsburg Ave.
Friday, April 24
Dry Creek Passport
Opening day of one of the area’s oldest wine tour events, Passport to Dry Creek Valley. Big bash opener at Bacchus Landing on Friday, 5:30-8:30pm, with hyperlocal cooking over live fires, DJ and dancing. Tickets and details at drycreekvalley.org/dcv-passport.
For additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
